working in Japan (Page 10)
Author found himself waiting on a subway platform, with the train aproaching, thinking “If I just take one little step forward, I won’t have to go to work tomorrow.”
Emotions can range from being ready to take on the world to “Man, I sure wish I was drunk right now.”
Japan has proper rules and procedures for everything, and office tea is one of the most complex.
While perseverance is a trait to be admired, there comes a point where “Suck it up, buttercup” is just terrible career advice.
Slicing wood like cheese, superhuman throwing powers, and more will make you nod in satisfaction.
With rules regarding everything from tea to elevators, some new employees think it’s all too much.
If your child has a better relationship with the robotic vacuum cleaner than with you, then you might have a problem.
Unless your definition of “almost none” is “enough to get a side job.” Then go right ahead.
A new survey conducted by the Japanese government found that nearly half of female temp workers faced discrimination as a result of being or becoming pregnant while in employment.
It’s no secret that working in Japan can be pretty miserable. Long hours, unpaid overtime, power harassment, and mandatory drinking parties with coworkers are just some of the factors that contribute to workers all over Japan leading stressful lives.
But misery loves company, so that’s why we present the top 11 tweets to make you feel glad you don’t work in Japan. Some of them are attempts at encouragement, some of them are commiserating, and some of them are so painfully sad that you can’t help but cry. So read on and see how your own work compares to Japan!
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Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
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Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
Is “The Most Annoying but Most Delicious” ramen from 7-Eleven truly the most delicious?
Japan’s oldest largetooth sawfish in captivity back on display in Mie Prefecture
McDonald’s Japan unleashes final appeal of 2015 to disgruntled fan base: Fancy cakes!
New Japanese KitKat flavour lets you eat a zunda milkshake
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Coca Cola releases new Mt Fuji bottles in Japan
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Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
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Hello Kitty Choco Egg figures are an adorable trip through three periods of Japanese pop culture【Pics】
Japan’s otoshidama tradition of giving kids money at New Year’s gets a social welfare upgrade- Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
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Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
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Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer- Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
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New Japanese KitKat flavour lets you eat a zunda milkshake
Sparkling sake in a can seeks to solve a problem that sometimes keeps sake off the dinner table
Coca Cola releases new Mt Fuji bottles in Japan
Japanese convenience store packs a whole bento into an onigiri rice ball
Japan’s new KFC-flavor potato chips don’t taste like KFC, but they do taste like chicken【Taste test】
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli releases 400 images from eight movies free to download online
Solaniwa Onsen: Kansai’s largest hot spring theme park is also one of its most beautiful
We test out Daiso’s new sleeping bag to see if it can provide the ultimate comfort
Cyberpunk anime meets traditional culture in Ghost in the Shell gold leaf Japanese changing screens
This is possibly the coziest train in all Japan thanks to onboard hot spring footbaths【Pics】
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